Udon
Udon are Japanese wheat noodles whose width, texture, broth, preparation, and regional forms vary far beyond the familiar thick white bowl.
Japanese noodles
Soba
Soba most often means Japanese buckwheat noodles, served chilled or hot, but the word also appears in names for unrelated wheat noodles.
Ramen
Ramen is a Japanese wheat-noodle dish of Chinese origin, organized around alkaline noodles, seasoned soup or sauce, aromatic oil, and varied toppings.
Japanese Noodles
Japanese noodles comprise distinct wheat, buckwheat, and Chinese-style traditions, including udon, soba, sōmen, and ramen, each with its own ingredients and history.